Victor Anichebe in Everton u-turn as striker insists he wants to stay

Victor Anichebe is ready to back down in his contract wrangle with Everton and fight for his Goodison Park future. The Nigerian striker rebuffed the offer of lucrative three-year deal last week and that appeared to signal an end to his Everton career. U-turn: Victor Anichebe insists he now wants to stay after rejecting an improved contract offer However, Anichebe was stung by criticism he received from supporters when coming on as a substitute against Wigan Athletic and now hopes a deal can be reached. 'I want to stay at Everton,' Anichebe said. 'I have been here since I was a boy and I have grown up at the club. Decision time: Everton boss David Moyes, who was angered by the Nigerian striker's snub, must now decide Anichebe's fate 'I am happy at the club, happy with the players, happy with the manager and I don't have any problem with anyone at the club.'  EXCLUSIVE: Anichebe angers Moyes after snubbing new three-year dealEverton renew interest in Monaco striker Mbokani - but must wait until summerEverton told to cough up whopping £38m for Almeria striker Piatti EVERTON FC